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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

Adam Kuck

The first things you will notice about Adam Kuck are how personable and organized he is. Adam started his career at National Insurance Services as a marketing intern and was so impressed by their company culture and team values, that he joined the Retirement Income service team in 2016. Now as an Account Manager, Adam assists clients with their employee benefits, benefit communication, and wellness plans. He helps employees and employers answer policy-related questions, resolve employee claim issues with carriers, and assists with employee or insurance committee meetings. Adam works with Minnesota and Wisconsin schools, cities, and counties. He’s a licensed insurance agent.

Recent Articles by Adam Kuck

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PCORI Fees: Special Counting Rules for HRAs

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As a reminder, PCORI fees must be reported and paid by August 1st by filing IRS Form 720. Generally, the deadline is July 31st; however, since this date falls on a Sunday, the IRS...

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PCORI Fees and HRAs

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The Affordable Care Act created the PCORI (Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute) to help patients, payers, the public, and clinicians make more informed healthcare decisions....

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“SECURE 2.0” Bill Passed in House

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The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022 bill. The act is often referred to as “SECURE 2.0” because it builds upon the Setting...

Dependent Care Assistance Programs Taxability Guidance Issued

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The IRS issued guidance on the taxability of dependent care assistance programs (DCAPs), also known as dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for 2021 and 2022. Carryovers of...

Deadlines Extended: IRA and HSA Contributions and File Forms 1040

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The IRS has issued a notice which extends tax deadlines for filing Form 1040 series returns and other deadlines to May 17, 2021. The deadlines were extended due to the pandemic....

PPE Considered a Deductible Medical Expense

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Personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks, hand sanitizer, and sanitizing wipes used to prevent the spread of COVID-19, can be deducted as a medical expense when filing...

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2021 Health FSA Limits

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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has a dollar limit on employees’ salary reduction contributions to health flexible spending accounts (FSAs) offered under cafeteria plans. The IRS...

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HRA Misconceptions

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Implementing any type of benefit change is usually met with a mix of openness and hesitation, depending on the employee. Many employers have implemented a Health Reimbursement...

IRS Provides More Options for Unused Funds in Health FSAs and DCAPs

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The new IRS guidance includes more options when it comes to unused funds in an employee’s health flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and dependent care assistance programs (DCAPs). The...

Qualifying Medical Expenses Definition Expanded by CARES Act

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The CARES Act was made into law in late March, providing federal funding to address the COVID-19 crisis. In addition to providing direct financial assistance to Americans, it also...